tunnelling machine operator
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Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Work site environment: Outdoors. Work setting: Various locations. Heavy water and atomic energy plant. Tasks: Interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications to plan methods or sequences of operation . Operate heavy equipment. Read blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements . Measure distance, volume, length and weight. Understand the purpose, proper usgage and information found on material safety data sheets (MSDS). Complete onboard and other logs. Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment. Prepare accident reports. Perform minor repairs to equipment. Operate hydraulic pumping systems. Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications. Type of heavy equipment operated: Backhoe excavator, loader. Bulldozer, large or small. Loader. Concrete spreader. Concrete pumping equipment. Roller. Front end loader. Equipment and machinery experience: Boring machines. Area of work experience: Excavation. Land clearing. Area of specialization: Tunnelling. Transportation/travel information: Willing to travel. Valid driver's licence. Travel expenses paid by employer. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Physically demanding. Attention to detail. Fast-paced environment. Screening questions: Do you have experience working in this field?. Employment terms options: Early morning. Evening. Shift. Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years. Employment terms options: Flexible hours. Morning. Night. Overtime required. Health benefits: Dental plan. Health care plan. Financial benefits: As per collective agreement.